Winter Village returns to Curtis Hixon Park as holiday season kicks off in Tampa
The holiday season officially kicked off at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa Friday evening. Winter Village is back for its sixth season, featuring its popular real outdoor ice rink, the downtown Tampa partnership said.
The holiday season officially kicked off at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa Friday evening. Winter Village is back for its sixth season, featuring its popular real outdoor ice rink, the downtown Tampa partnership said.
For 18 years, Tampa non-profit gives thanks to injured vets with monthly dinners
Each month, a group of injured veterans are invited to a special dinner in Tampa. It's a way to say, "thank you" and to let them know they're not forgotten and with Thanksgiving one week away, this one was extra special.
Each month, a group of injured veterans are invited to a special dinner in Tampa. It's a way to say, "thank you" and to let them know they're not forgotten and with Thanksgiving one week away, this one was extra special.
How Tampa TV covered President John F. Kennedy's visit, 4 days before his assassination
It was November 18, 1963, when President John F. Kennedy rode through the streets of Tampa and visited MacDill Air Force Base. Four days later, he was assassinated.
It was November 18, 1963, when President John F. Kennedy rode through the streets of Tampa and visited MacDill Air Force Base. Four days later, he was assassinated.
Black Restaurant Week spotlights Tampa Bay area business
There are more than 100 Black Restaurant Week participants throughout Florida, including M&R Catering and Café in East Tampa.
There are more than 100 Black Restaurant Week participants throughout Florida, including M&R Catering and Café in East Tampa.
Lived trauma drives Crisis Center of Tampa Bay CEO's passion for helping others
*This story contains descriptions of self harm and suicide.* The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay assists people who are in crisis. Their training is one piece. Having lived through trauma, grief and crisis, and being able to relate to the caller goes even further.
*This story contains descriptions of self harm and suicide.* The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay assists people who are in crisis. Their training is one piece. Having lived through trauma, grief and crisis, and being able to relate to the caller goes even further.
More than 100,000 forced to miss work due to childcare issues in October
More than 100,000 Americans were forced to miss work due to childcare issues last month – a record number, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
More than 100,000 Americans were forced to miss work due to childcare issues last month – a record number, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
St. Pete community gets close-up look at Tampa International Airport's new Airside D plans
Tourism is the lifeblood of Florida, and with Florida seeing record-breaking numbers in 2022, Tampa International Airport is building plans to keep up with the growth.
Tourism is the lifeblood of Florida, and with Florida seeing record-breaking numbers in 2022, Tampa International Airport is building plans to keep up with the growth.
Tampa business turns scrap metal into custom artwork
A local business is sculpting art from what many would consider to be junk. They're proving that just some scrap metal and a lot of creativity, there's no limit to what you can create.
A local business is sculpting art from what many would consider to be junk. They're proving that just some scrap metal and a lot of creativity, there's no limit to what you can create.
Jury weighs death penalty after Mathew Terry was convicted in girlfriend's stabbing death
A Tampa jury is weighing the death penalty after Matthew Terry was convicted of killing his girlfriend earlier this year. The defendant was found guilty of first-degree murder.
A Tampa jury is weighing the death penalty after Matthew Terry was convicted of killing his girlfriend earlier this year. The defendant was found guilty of first-degree murder.
Tampa uses faster, cheaper method to fix nearly 100-year-old underground pipes
The method "pipe-lining" is being used in the City of Tampa to fix nearly 100-year-old pipes. It's faster, cheaper and causes fewer disruptions to residents and businesses.
The method "pipe-lining" is being used in the City of Tampa to fix nearly 100-year-old pipes. It's faster, cheaper and causes fewer disruptions to residents and businesses.
Tampa months away from opening new Hanna Ave. City Center
A one-stop shop for the city of Tampa is months away from move-in day, a year after unveiling a design for a new city center in east Tampa for seven departments.
A one-stop shop for the city of Tampa is months away from move-in day, a year after unveiling a design for a new city center in east Tampa for seven departments.
With holidays approaching, inflation forces shifts in gift budgets
Two major indicators of inflation are showing slight improvements, according to recent reports, including one released Tuesday.
Two major indicators of inflation are showing slight improvements, according to recent reports, including one released Tuesday.
Matthew Terry found guilty: Ex-girlfriend describes stabbing that nearly killed her
Matthew Terry has already been to jail for attacking his then-girlfriend, who testified that she barely made it out with her life. Prosecutors rested their case in his murder trial, saying Kay Baker wasn't so lucky.
Matthew Terry has already been to jail for attacking his then-girlfriend, who testified that she barely made it out with her life. Prosecutors rested their case in his murder trial, saying Kay Baker wasn't so lucky.
Netflix reality series 'Love is Blind' is casting singles in Tampa
Netflix's reality dating show "Love is Blind" is looking for new singles — and they're casting right here in Tampa.
Netflix's reality dating show "Love is Blind" is looking for new singles — and they're casting right here in Tampa.
Woman dies after walking into path of vehicle while trying to cross Tampa road, police say
Tampa police are investigating a deadly pedestrian crash that occurred Tuesday morning.
Tampa police are investigating a deadly pedestrian crash that occurred Tuesday morning.
Holiday tent at Metropolitan Ministries up and running ahead of Thanksgiving with pop-ups in Lee County
An annual tradition is back in the Bay Area to help vulnerable families get what they need for the holidays. Over at the Metropolitan Ministries, the demand is high, but even more this year due to rising costs from inflation.
An annual tradition is back in the Bay Area to help vulnerable families get what they need for the holidays. Over at the Metropolitan Ministries, the demand is high, but even more this year due to rising costs from inflation.
Missing Tampa girl found safe, officials say
A statewide Missing Child Alert was issued Saturday for a 12-year-old girl from Tampa and police said she has since been found.
A statewide Missing Child Alert was issued Saturday for a 12-year-old girl from Tampa and police said she has since been found.
TPD: 1 hospitalized following shooting in Grant Park
An adult man is in the hospital after being shot Sunday morning in Grant Park, according to the Tampa Police Department.
An adult man is in the hospital after being shot Sunday morning in Grant Park, according to the Tampa Police Department.
How did a man board a Tampa-bound flight with a box cutter?
Transportation and Security Administration employees who allowed a man to board a Tampa-bound plane in Cincinnati with a box cutter after removing the blades have been placed in a training status, according to the TSA.
Transportation and Security Administration employees who allowed a man to board a Tampa-bound plane in Cincinnati with a box cutter after removing the blades have been placed in a training status, according to the TSA.
Metropolitan Ministries, Straz Center open up world of dance to elementary students
A partnership between the Straz Center and Metropolitan Ministries has kept elementary students on their toes for 16 years.
A partnership between the Straz Center and Metropolitan Ministries has kept elementary students on their toes for 16 years.